Sports
Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use
August 19, 2022
Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isn’t as bizarre as 2021.
Imani Christian to pick up pace with coach LaRoi Johnson back
Producing a winning football program at Imani Christian isn’t an impossible dream. Coach LaRoi Johnson knows it because he was there in 2017.
Interest level high at Derry following 2 subpar seasons
With a new coach on board, Derry has been repositioned in Class 2A, drastically altering recent schedules. No disrespect to the current opponents, but dropping down just might suit the Trojans better after several fruitless seasons in Class 3A.
Burrell ready to take on new challenges in Class 2A
After several years in Class 3A, Burrell made the move down a classification in the new two-year cycle.
Apollo-Ridge looks to stay healthy, bounce back
When coach John Skiba reviewed video of Apollo-Ridge games last season, he rarely saw his prospective starting lineup on the field.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 18, 2022
August 18, 2022
High schools
2022 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends
The storied history of WPIAL football often focuses on its legendary quarterbacks and, more recently, a string of standout defensive backs.
Highlands quarterback goes from freaked-out freshman to record-breaking senior
A career that literally began by accident will end up rewriting the record book at Highlands.Two-way lineman a blue ribbon prospect for Latrobe football team
He will show lionhead rabbits and work a bottle-rocket contest at the Westmoreland Fair later in the summer.
New coach likes South Allegheny’s chances: ‘The talent level is outstanding’
He earned his chops in “The First State,” but Darwin Manges says he’s back where he belongs.
New roles at Southmoreland but familiarity remains
Familiarity is a buzz word around Southmoreland camp.
Mt. Pleasant aims to build on WPIAL playoff experience
Mt. Pleasant’s starting quarterback from 2021 won’t be lining up behind center this season.
Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht
What do you do with the best athlete on your football team?
Belle Vernon roars into Class 3A with Quinton Martin, strong supporting cast
Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert doesn’t make too much of his team’s drop to Class 3A, though it would be hard to blame him for being excited.
Comcast supports small businesses in Pittsburgh area with RISE grants
Since 2020, Comcast Corp. has taken the initiative to support representation, investment, strength and empowerment by providing grants and marketing, media and technology services to small businesses.
2022 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
August 17, 2022
How’s this for a good quarterback-receiver combination?
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 17, 2022
High schools
Veteran linebacking corps lights fuse for Freeport Area defense
The Freeport Area defense created havoc for opposing offenses throughout the 2021 season.
WPIAL golf preview: Teams and players to watch and dates to circle
Class 3A boys
